Fifth Avenue is in Letchworth Garden City and in North Hertfordshire district. SG6 2HF is located in the Letchworth South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fifth Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SG6 2HF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 48.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 51.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SG6 2HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 39% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 53.1% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 4.4% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.1% | 56.3% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 7.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 10.6% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 6.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 7.9% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 55.1% | 24.2% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 75.1% | 77.9% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 83.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 82.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.3% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fifth Avenue was 191.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.3% higher than the Letchworth Norton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Fifth Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Letchworth Norton and the 23rd highest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Mccann Ltd Fifth Avenue, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2017-09-22 | £1,733,027 |
SG6 2HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 65 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Way Nursery School Weston Way , SG7 6HD | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nevells Road Nursery School Nevells Road , SG6 4TS | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radburn Primary School Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden City Academy Radburn Way , SG6 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Infants' School St Mary's Way , SG7 6HY | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillshott Infant School and Nursery Ridge Avenue , SG6 1QE | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willian School Radburn Way , SG6 2JL | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Knights Templar School Park Street , SG7 6DZ | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton School Norton Road , SG6 1AF | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise The Old Grammar School , Broadway SG6 3PA | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 5,180 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolgrove School Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | - not rated | 639 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy Pryor Way , SG6 2PT | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brandles School Weston Way , SG7 6EY | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Business Centre East Avenue One | 144 yd | |
| North Hertfordshire Leisure Centre | North Hertfordshire Leisure Centre Baldock Road | 168 yd | |
| McDonald's | 1 Avenue One | 171 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 1 Cotton Brown Park | 504 yd | |
| Jubilee Social | Benchmark, Jubilee House Jubilee Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire FA County Ground | Hertfordshire Fa County Ground Baldock Road | 345 yd | |
| Letchworth Rugby Club | Letchworth Rugby Club Baldock Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSHI GOURMET | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 383 yd | |
| Khoi Khoi FC | Unit 5d, Diamond Industrial Centre Works Road | 731 yd | |
| CrossFit Beowulf | Unit 2, Halyard Industrial Estate Arden Press Way | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 2, 1 Avenue One | 163 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc Third Avenue | 383 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4 Cotton Brown Park | 504 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl Uk Jubilee Road | 638 yd | |
| Thai Food Direct | Unit Ba2, Pixmore Centre Pixmore Avenue | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Herts Leisure Centre BALDOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 214 yd |
| Pixmore Playing Fields PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD PIXMORE PLAYING FIELD BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Letchworth Garden City Rufc BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Hertfordshire Fa - The County Ground Baldock Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Baldock Road Recreation Ground JACKMANS PLACE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Woolgrove School Special Needs Academy PRYOR WAY | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Garden City Academy RADBURN WAY | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Ironhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Unit C Unit C Pixmore Avenue | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| The Hub UNIT 1 UNIT 1 ARDEN PRESS WAY | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| St Marys Ce Junior School ST MARY'S COFE (VC) JUNIOR SCHOOL ST MARY'S COFE (VC) JUNIOR SCHOOL ST MARYS WAY | grass pitches | 928 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.